Streamlight
MicroStream
- Lumens
- 45 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- 135 min
- Weight
- 30 g
- Battery
- AAA
$18.26Check Price on AmazonLast checked 6 days ago
Head-to-Head Comparison
Streamlight MicroStream vs Streamlight Stinger 2020
Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.
Streamlight
Stinger 2020
- Lumens
- 2,000 lm
- Throw
- 400 m
- Runtime (High)
- 120 min
- Weight
- 270 g
- Battery
- BUILTIN
$168.32Check Price on AmazonLast checked 3 days ago
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: Streamlight Stinger 2020 (78.8 vs 76.2)
- Everyday Carry: Streamlight MicroStream (86.6 vs 72.2)
- Value: Streamlight MicroStream (89.1 vs 71.8)
- Throw: Streamlight Stinger 2020 (82.4 vs 79.4)
- Flood: Streamlight MicroStream (83.2 vs 74.9)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $18 | $168 |
| MSRP | $20 | $160 |
| ▾Output & Beam7 | ||
| Max Lumens | 45 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 45 lm | 900 lm |
| Peak Candela | — | 40,000 cd |
| Beam Distance | — | 400 m |
| Beam Pattern | flood | throw |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Impact Resistance | 1.0 m | 1.0 m |
| ▾Runtime3 | ||
| Runtime (High) | 135 min | 120 min |
| Runtime (500lm) | — | 180 min |
| Turbo Stepdown | — | 60 s |
| ▾Physical5 | ||
| Weight | 30 g | 270 g |
| Length | 89 mm | 210 mm |
| Head Diameter | 15.0 mm | 44.0 mm |
| Body Diameter | 15.0 mm | 35.0 mm |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| ▾Battery & Charging6 | ||
| Battery Type | AAA | BUILTIN |
| Charging | none | usb-c |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | Yes | No |
| Battery Included | No | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No | No |
| ▾Features7 | ||
| Switch Type | tail | dual |
| Strobe Mode | No | Yes |
| Memory Mode | No | Yes |
| Lockout | No | No |
| Moonlight Mode | No | No |
| Magnetic Tailcap | No | No |
| Pocket Clip | No | No |
| ▾Checklist9 | ||
| Impact Resistant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waterproof | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB-C Rechargeable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery Replaceable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Strobe Mode | ✗ | ✓ |
| Memory Mode | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lockout | ✗ | ✗ |
| Magnetic Tailcap | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pocket Clip | ✗ | ✗ |
| ▾Emitter & Optics1 | ||
| LED / Emitter | — | C4 LED |
| ▾Category Scores5 | ||
| Tactical Score | 76.2 | 78.8 |
| EDC Score | 86.6 | 72.2 |
| Value Score | 89.1 | 71.8 |
| Throw Score | 79.4 | 82.4 |
| Flood Score | 83.2 | 74.9 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 12,481 | 1,314 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Release Year | 2,010 | 2,020 |
Our Verdict
The Streamlight MicroStream takes the edge with a stronger value profile (89.1 vs 82.4). It's the better pick for value use. The Streamlight Stinger 2020 may still be worth considering for throw applications.
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